Character guide

Gilliatt

major

Also known as Captain Gilliatt, Safe Gilliatt, Malicious Gilliatt, the Horse Gilliatt

A solitary fisherman and the novel's protagonist, who undertakes a heroic salvage mission.

Mess Lethierry

major

Also known as Lethierry, Mess, Miss Lethierry

Owner of the steamship Durande and uncle of Déruchette, a proud and stubborn old sailor.

Déruchette

major

Also known as Miss Déruchette, Bonnie Dundee, Durande Déruchette Lethierry

Lethierry's beautiful niece, beloved by Gilliatt and courted by others.

Captain Clubin

major

Also known as Clubin, Sieur Clubin, Jean Auberge Sieur Clubin, Mess Clubin, Monsieur Clubin

The treacherous captain of the Durande, who plots to steal Lethierry's ship.

Rantaine

supporting

Also known as that scoundrel Rantaine

A former associate of Lethierry who disappears after a shady deal.

Rev. Mr. Caudray

supporting

Also known as Caudray, Joseph Ebenezer Caudray, M. Caudray, the Rev. Ebenezer Caudray

A young clergyman who becomes Déruchette's love interest.

Tangrouille

supporting

Also known as the unlucky Tangrouille, the steersman Tangrouille

The drunken steersman of the Durande who fails to prevent the shipwreck.

Sieur Landoys

minor

Also known as Landoys

A local notable and occasional character in the Guernsey community.

M. Gertrais-Gaboureau

minor

Also known as Captain Gertrais, Captain Gertrais-Gaboureau, Old Captain Gertrais-Gaboureau

A local captain and acquaintance of Lethierry.

Grace

minor

A minor female character mentioned in the narrative.

The Stranger

minor

Also known as the stranger

A mysterious figure observed by Clubin at the inn.

Reverend Jaquemin Hérode

minor

Also known as the Reverend Jaquemin, the Reverend Jaquemin Hérode, Doctor Jaquemin Hérode, Doctor Hérode, M. Jaquemin Hérode, M. Hérode

A local clergyman and minor character in the community.

Captain Zuela

minor

Also known as Zuela

A captain mentioned in passing during maritime discussions.

Douce

minor

A servant or minor female character in the household.

Blasquito

minor

Also known as Blasquito vendra, El Blasquito

A Spanish or foreign sailor mentioned in the narrative.

Imbrancam

minor

A minor character or name mentioned in the story.

Gillian

minor

A minor character possibly related to Gilliatt.

Captain of the Shealtiel

minor

Also known as the captain of the Shealtiel

The unnamed captain of the ship Shealtiel.

Cashmere

minor

Also known as the Cashmere

A sloop that plays a role in the story's maritime events.

Satan

minor

Also known as Satan Caesar, Caesar

A dog owned by a character, mentioned briefly.

Rebekah

minor

Also known as Rebecca

A biblical name referenced in the narrative.

Duguay-Trouin

minor

Also known as Duguay Trouin

A historical French privateer mentioned in passing.

Jean Bart

minor

Also known as old Jean Bart

A historical French naval commander mentioned in the text.

Lise

minor

Also known as Lisette, Lisa, Betsy, Elizabeth

A minor female character or name variant.

Vesin Brovard

minor

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

Monsieur Rébuchet

minor

A local figure mentioned in the story.

The Man Rock

minor

Also known as The Man Rock, The Man

A rock formation personified in the narrative.